The thing that is the most lovely about this post is that it’s expecting men to take part in the work (and joy) of parenting a newborn. Mom has both the privilege and hardship of growing the baby, and a lot of the time is solely responsible for sustaining their life through nursing. Sometimes, it seems, men feel helpless and useless, and therefore they shy away from a lot of the caretaking. Read More
GIVEAWAY: Sea Kids DVD
We’re giving away this educational award-winning DVD about respect, sharing and teamwork, to 2 lucky winners! Enter for your chance to win by 10/4/19! Read More
74-Year-Old Indian Woman Becomes Oldest Woman to Give Birth
Reports say a 74-year-old woman in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is now the oldest woman to ever give birth… and she had twin girls, no less! Mangayamma Yaramati delivered her daughters, who each weighed around 2.2 pounds, via Caesarean section last Thursday. Her doctor has reported that babies and mother are all doing well. Read More
Why Brain Teasers Are a Good Way to Stimulate Your Kids’ Brain
In the same way, our bodies need physical exercises for optimal performance, the brains also need some training to remain alert and active. Brain teasers are part of the options you can use to stimulate students’ brains. With everyday practice, your learners will learn to solve various problems easily, both in class and in life. Read More
Interview with Jennifer Renieris, Author of Hawk Eyes
Hi Mom’s Choice readers! Today we’re excited to share with you an interview with Jennifer Renieris, one of our Mom’s Choice Award-Winning authors. Jennifer wrote Hawk Eyes, a children’s book that focuses on teaching children that they can change their perspective on hard things and find strength in the midst of them. Keep reading to learn more about Jennifer and her mission as an author! Read More
Teacher’s Illustration About Carrying Baggage Is What We All Need to Hear
From there, she asked each student to write down things that were bothering or hurting them, crumple up the paper, and toss is across the room. The students then, one by one, walked over, picked up a crumpled sheet of paper, and read it out loud to everyone before finally placing it in a plastic bag hanging by the door. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Award-Winning Learning Resources + More! 8/25 – 8/31
This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features tons of learning resources for teachers: games, playkits, books + more! Read More
GIVEAWAY: The Magical Love Box (signed)
In honor of Grandparents Day on September 8th we’re giving away signed copies of this award-winning book, The Magical Love Box to 3 lucky winners! Enter for your chance to win by September 20th, 2019! Read More
Talk Up Healthy Habits: The Benefits of a Parent’s Influence
Parents are the most influential role models in a child’s life. Kids speak and act as their parents do. Their value systems come from their mothers and fathers. Consequently, children’s dietary and other lifestyle habits tend to reflect those of their parents. However, that can be a problem for youngsters whose role models don’t exhibit healthful behaviors. Here are a few tips for encouraging your children to follow beneficial personal habits. Read More
Retirement Community Posts Adorable ‘First Day’ Photos of Residents
This album reminds me that life doesn’t end when we hit a certain age. We are still the same people we have always been inside… just with a lot more perspective. I am grateful that Village on the Park gave us a glimpse into the lives of these special people! Read More